Tag: policy_statement
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FTC Abandons 'Disparate Impact' Claims
The Federal Trade Commission has announced a new policy, stating it will no longer pursue claims based on disparate-impact or "unfair discrimination" theories, calling it a "pernicious legal theory."
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementLegalFederal Government FTCFederal Trade Commissiondisparate impactunfair discriminationpolicy statementlegal theoryregulatory change
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FTC Seeks Public Input on AI Accuracy Policy
The FTC is seeking public comment on a proposed policy statement concerning AI accuracy. The initiative addresses worries that AI companies might manipulate systems, going against consumer expectations for objectivity and reliability in artificial intelligence.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyFederal GovernmentArtificial IntelligenceComputers and InternetLegal FTCAIPolicy StatementConsumer ProtectionAccuracyPublic Comment
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CFTC Issues Policy on Perpetual Contracts, Approves Bitcoin Futures Listing
The CFTC has issued a policy statement on perpetual contracts, simultaneously approving a Designated Contract Market to list a bitcoin spot price-referenced perpetual futures contract. This provides regulatory clarity for these financial instruments.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentFinancial MarketsLegal CFTCPerpetual ContractsBitcoinFuturesPolicy StatementDesignated Contract MarketCryptocurrency